Respiratory System π Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal.
True or False: The diaphragm is a muscle that plays a crucial role in breathing.
True
Fill in the blank: The main organ of the respiratory system is the __________.
lungs
What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs called?
Alveoli
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for filtering and humidifying the air we breathe?
Nasal cavity
Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory system? A) Trachea B) Esophagus C) Bronchi D) Alveoli
B) Esophagus
What is the term for the process of breathing in?
Inhalation
What is the term for the process of breathing out?
Exhalation
True or False: The respiratory system is responsible for the production of sound.
True
What is the name of the flap that prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
Epiglottis
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi.
trachea
What is the function of the cilia in the respiratory system?
To trap and move particles out of the airways.
Multiple Choice: Which gas is primarily exchanged in the alveoli? A) Nitrogen B) Oxygen C) Carbon Dioxide D) Hydrogen
B) Oxygen
What is the term for the volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after taking the deepest breath possible?
Vital capacity
True or False: The left lung has three lobes.
False
What is the name of the condition characterized by the inflammation of the bronchi?
Bronchitis
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the voice box located in the throat.
larynx
What is the primary muscle involved in the process of inhalation?
Diaphragm
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common respiratory disease? A) Diabetes B) Asthma C) Hypertension D) Anemia
B) Asthma
What is the role of surfactant in the lungs?
To reduce surface tension in the alveoli and prevent collapse.
True or False: Gas exchange occurs in the bronchi.
False
What structure branches off the trachea and leads directly into the lungs?
Bronchi
Fill in the blank: The respiratory system works closely with the __________ system to supply oxygen to the body.
circulatory
What is the role of the pleura in the respiratory system?
To provide lubrication and reduce friction between the lungs and chest wall.